Veterans

Management Information Systems

This course provides an introduction to information technology and application software. It also introduces students to how information is used in organizations and how information technology enables improvement in decision making at all managerial levels.

This course is an introduction to the use of computer systems as problem-solving tools of management. Software in several functional areas will be reviewed with illustrations of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database, and internet/Web applications. The Web component covers site development, incorporation of applets, forms processing, and the file transfer protocols.

This course provides an overview of modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in use today. It introduces students to how information is used in ERP systems of organizations and how information technology enables ERP systems to support decision making at all managerial levels.

Introduces the use of information resources through which a business can achieve competitive advantage. Topics covered include systems development, end-user computing approaches, computer-based information systems, and enterprise computing, both domestic and global.

This course focuses on the general concepts and methodologies in file and database management systems data representation, data modeling, and file organization. Additional focus will be on the movement of data to related database systems within and outside the user organization. Students are required to start implementing simple database applications using commercially available packages such as MS Access, and Oracle.

An introduction to enterprise-wide database management systems, focusing design and implementation in the business environment. Oracle will be used for course assignments and projects, which allow students to obtain hands-on experience in designing and implementing an integrated enterprise database application in various ERP modules for the real-world organization.

Examines how information technology (IT) enables organizations to conduct business in the modern networked economy in more effective ways. Introduces the use of information systems through which a business can achieve competitive advantage. Provides an overview of contemporary information systems technology management. Discusses today's challenges from the point of view of the managers and knowledge workers who are grappling with them.

Reviews the current security issues in terms of technical, managerial, and legal aspects in a gamut of information systems. Prevention and administration techniques for securing computers and networks will be discussed in terms of theory and practice. In this course we present a set of analytical tools for quantifying risk and the costs and benefits of mitigation methods. The feasibility of technical solutions as applied to various cases will also be present.

Analyzes the role of simulation and modeling in decision-support systems and computer-based information systems. Examines the features, types, uses, construction and simulation of models in management decision-making process.

Decision-support systems (DSS) support management decision-making in a business environment. Its focus is to provide viable alternatives for managers rather than replacing judgment with an optimized solution. General topics covered include theories of organization, decision theories, inferential process, information systems, DSS software and hardware and model building.

Reviews the current security issues in terms of technical, managerial, and legal aspects in a gamut of information systems, with emphasis on e-commerce. Prevention and administration techniques for securing computers and networks will be discussed in terms of theory and practice.

Coverage includes technological changes related to management, organization, and information sciences. Relevant topics such as strategic planning, artificial intelligence, and expert systems will be covered.

This course is designed to introduce students to the technologies used in the management of human resources and human capital management. It combines case studies, readings and demonstrations in describing current systems and focuses on the practical application of information technology in delivering enhanced capabilities.